June 17/19
This week’s Crossroads continues the June celebration of Alligator Records' 45th year with music from the new label anniversary compilation, Hound Dog Taylor (the first artist recorded on Alligator) and a tribute album to him later released on the label, along with Alligator releases from Otis Rush, Curtis Salgado, Marcia Ball, Toronzo Cannon, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, both lineups of the Nightcats, C.J. Chenier, and more. Plus new music from Little Charlie & Organ Grinder Swing, Harmonica Shah, the James Hunter Six, the Mighty Mojo Prophets, and Janiva Magness.